how does the process of respiration produce ATP in living organisms
during aerobic cellular respiration, glucose reacts with oxygen, forming ATP that can be used by the cell. CO2 and water are produced as byproduct. The overall equation for aerobic cellular respiration is :in cellular respiration, glucose and oxygen react to form ATP.
what is the purpose of ATP
provides energy of cells
protein synthesis
muscle contraction
passage of nerve impulses
aerobic respiration
Reaction within cells, using oxygen to break down glucose to form the chemical ATP. When ATP is broken down, energy is released.
Takes place in the mitochondria
happens continuously in cells of animals and plants in the presence of oxygen
Reactants include glucose and oxygen
products include co2water and ATP
get complete breakdown of glucose
more ATP release (32) per molecule of glucose, but at a slightlyslower rate
anaerobic respiration
Doesnt happen continuously occurs in the absence of oxygen.
happens in the cytoplasm
reactants includes glucose
products includes ATP and lacticacid
get incomplete breakdown of glucose
less ATP release (2) per molecule of glucose but at a slightly faster rate.
Aerobic equation
Glucose + oxygen ----> carbon dioxide + water + ATP
